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B--SHEEP GRAZING STUDY TO CONTROL NON-NATIVE PLANTS.

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Q1820070402Federal

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NAICS: 112410

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Prescribed Grazing ServicesThis subcontract for Prescribed Grazing Services involves the use of livestock, including goats, sheep, and cattle, to manage vegetation and reduce fuel loads for prime contractors on projects overseen by the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection. The primary objective is to deliver reduced biomass through prescribed herbivory, utilizing specialized fencing and livestock handling equipment to maintain specific areas. To qualify for this engagement, providers must hold valid grazing permits and the necessary livestock management certifications. The project falls under NAICS code 112410 and was posted on January 26, 2026, focusing on critical fuel reduction efforts to enhance fire safety and land management within the state of California.

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This contract involves a study to evaluate the effectiveness of using sheep grazing to control non-native, invasive plants at Minute Man National Historical Park in Concord, Massachusetts. The project will provide approximately 60 acres of additional fields for grazing and focus on comparing two grazing methods—set-stock and rotational—along with mowing, to manage invasive woody plants threatening natural habitats and cultural landscapes in the region. The contract requires a qualified shepherd or grazing outfit to manage 20-30 sheep over a two-year period (2007-2008), with the option to graze additional fields ranging from less than half an acre to about seven acres. The work is expected to be conducted in two phases, each lasting about 26 weeks from late April or early May through October in both 2007 and 2008, for a total of 52 weeks. This is a firm-fixed price contract that is exclusively set aside for small business concerns under NAICS code 112410, with a size standard of $0.75 million. Interested vendors must register online and submit their bids manually with a physical signature; faxed submissions will not be accepted. The solicitation will be available online around March 19, 2007, with bids opening roughly 30 days later. The government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation and requests all communications and downloads be handled electronically, with specific software for document viewing recommended.

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Two-year contract for sheep grazing to control invasive plants at Minute Man Park, Massachusetts.

Agency

Department Of The Interior → Dsc Contracting Services Division

NAICS

112410 - Sheep Farming

Place of Performance

MINUTE MAN NATIONA HISTORICAL PARK, CONCORD, MASSACHUSETTS 01742, VARIOUS LOCATIONS WITHIN THE PARK. 01742, CO

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PostedFeb 28

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AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Dsc Contracting Services Division

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeDenver, CO, 80225, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Dsc Contracting Services Division

Office AddressDenver, CO, 80225, USA

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Full Description

This solicitation will be available at http://ideasec.nbc.gov on or about March 19, 2007, with a bid opening date of approximately 30 days following issuance. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND TELEPHONE REQUESTS OR FAX REQUESTS FOR THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Description: SHEEP GRAZING STUDY TO CONTROL NON-NATIVE PLANTS, MINUTE MAN NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, CONCORD, MASSACHUSETTS, 01742. Solicitation Number Q1820070402. The work of this project will evaluate the effectiveness of sheep in controlling non-native, invasive plants at Minute Man National Historical Park, Middlesex County, Concord, Massachusetts, and will provide approximately 60 acres of additional fields for grazing to a qualified shepherd or grazing outfit. The experimental-grazing portion of the project will evaluate the effectiveness of two grazing regimes (set-stock and rotational), as well as mowing, on the control of invasive woody plants that are destroying natural habitats and cultural landscapes throughout New England. The shepherd will provide all work necessary to manage 20-30 sheep during the two-year study (2007 - 2008) and will have the option of grazing additional fields throughout the Park's Battle Road Unit. Additional fields average three acres and range in size from about seven acres to less than one-half acre. The Government anticipates award of a firm-fixed price contract. First part of study will begin approximately the end of April/1st of May 2007 through October 2007 for a 26 week period. The second part of study will begin approximately the end of April/1st of May 2008 through October 2008 for a 26 week period. Total performance period of is 52 weeks. This solicitation is a 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 112410 with a small business size standard of $0.75 million dollars. All responsible small business concerns may submit an offer, which shall be considered by this agency. When searching for this solicitation, please search by the solicitation number above, Department of the Interior, National Park Service. In order to download a copy of the solicitation, vendors will be asked to register their company with the electronic commerce website. Be prepared with your company's DUNS number which is available from Dun and Bradstreet at +1 (555) 000-0000, and your Federal Tax Identification Number (TIN). All vendors should pre-register by logging onto the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. Available files to download will be in one, or a combination, of the following formats: HTML, Microsoft Word - 97, Microsoft Excel - 97, Portable Document Format (PDF), or AutoCAD DWG or DWF. Free downloads of "reader" software are available for the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader at http://www.adobe.com, or for the AutoCAD reader called "Volo View Express" at http://www.autodesk.com. Responses from Bidders will be accepted at the address listed in the solicitation in hard copy with the manual signature of the authorized company official. Facsimile offers shall NOT be accepted. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. The announcement does not constitute the solicitation. End of Announcement.